Instant Garlic Mashed Potatoes USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Instant Garlic Mashed Potatoes are dehydrated potato flakes combined with chicken broth, sour cream, and milk.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup (No. 8 scoop) provides ½ cup vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • In a medium stock pot, add chicken broth, water, milk, salt, and garlic. Heat uncovered over medium–high heat for 3–5 minutes.
  • Add potato flakes. Stir well. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Fold in margarine, sour cream, and thyme.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher.
  • Transfer 3 qt 1 cup (about 7 lb) to a steam table pan (12” x 20” x 2½”).
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Portion with No. 8 scoop (½ cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Instant Garlic Mashed Potatoes USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 0 ½ cup (No. 8 scoop)
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 175mg8%
Potassium 118mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin D 24IU160%
Calcium 55mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
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*Marketing Guide

Notes

If potatoes become too stiff from being held in warmer, add ½ cup of additional water to each pan.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 7 lb
About 3 qt 2 cups/1 steam table pan
(12′′ x 20′′ x 2½′′)
50 Servings:
About 14 lb
About 1 gal 3 qt/2 steam table pans
(12′′ x 20′′ x 2½′′)